Dry Cell Batteries


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Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Batteries

un-interruptable

Description: Small to Medium, maintenance-free, vented (VRLA), rechargeable

Formats: Hard case, rectangular, multi-cell

Common Uses: Wheel Chairs, Scooters, Ride-on electric toys, military aircraft, portable tools and instruments.

Safety: Non-spillable, lead is a toxic heavy metal, contains some acid electrolyte

Un-interruptible Power Supply (UPS) Batteries

valve-regulated

Description: VRLA, Absorbed Glass Mat Design, Rechargeable, Vented, Lead Acid, Non Gas.

Formats: Can be within a steel/plastic casing, Hard Case, Rectangular, Multi-Cell

Common Uses: Back up systems for computers, telecommunications

Safety: Non-Spillable, lead is a toxic heavy metal, contains acid electrolyte that is corrosive

Gel/AGM Batteries

WBC Website

Description: Medium to Large, dry-cell batteries, sealed, rechargeable

Formats: Rectangular, custom sizes in hard plastic case

Common Uses: Wheel chairs, scooters, caravans, aircraft

Safety: Non-spillable gelled electrolyte, lead is a toxic heavy metal.



Absolyte Batteries

absolyte batteries

Description: Large, lead acid & cadmium, vented (VRLA), rechargeable

Formats: Rectangular in steel/plastic racks.

Common Uses: Telecommunications systems, railroad switchgear and signals, solar arrays.

Safety: Non-spillable, lead is a toxic heavy metal.

Alkaline Batteries

Alkaline Batteries

Description: Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, non-rechargeable, Carbon Zinc batteries are labeled general purpose or heavy duty

Formats: AA, AAA, D-cell, C-cell, 9-volt, button cells

Common Uses: Cameras, toys, watches, handheld electronics

Safety: Non-spillable, non-toxic, can leak with age

Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Batteries

Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)

Description: Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, rechargeable

Formats: AA, AAA, C, D, poly-wrapped cell packs, small-cylinder, custom sizes

Common Uses: Mobile phones, laptop computers, PDAs, power tools, cameras, handheld electronics and R/C hobby vehicles

Safety: Non-spillable, non-toxic



Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) Batteries

Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) Batteries

Description: Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, rechargeable

Formats: AA, AAA, C, D, small-cylinder, poly-wrapped cell packs, custom sizes in hard plastic case

Common Uses: Mobile phones, laptop computers, power tools, handheld electronics, toys, R/C hobby vehicles, medical equipment

Safety: Non-spillable, cadmium is a toxic heavy metal, never incinerate – produces toxic cadmium vapors

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Batteries

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Batteries

Description: Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, rechargeable

Formats: custom sizes in hard plastic case, small-cylinder, button cells

Common Uses: Mobile phones, laptop computers, power tools, video cameras, handheld electronics

Safety: Non-spillable, non-toxic

Lithium (Primary) Batteries

Lithium (Primary) Batteries

Description: Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, non-rechargeable

Formats: Button cells, AA, AAA, 9-volt, small-cylinder, custom sizes

Common Uses: Watches, cameras, handheld electronics, tyre-pressure sensors, alarms, memory backup, high-temperature applications, pacemakers, remote car locks

Safety: Non-spillable, non-toxic, can overheat or explode if short-circuited



Mercury Batteries

Mercury Batteries

Description: Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, non-rechargeable

Formats: AA, 9-volt, small-cylinder, custom sizes

Common Uses: Cameras, medical devices, military

Safety: Non-spillable, toxic, never incinerate – produces highly toxic vapors